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future of rooting access for B80+

I just got a new TF101 with Serial # B90, and currently using HTJ85B.US_epad-8.6.5.9-20110816 ( maybe be able to upgrade to 8.6.5.13 using the download from Asus' site, or OTA upgrade to some version I don't know) , since Razorclaw is not working for some B80 and beyond, and now that the Transformer Prime has come out, and no news from Razorclaw about rooting B80+ since early Oct, I wonder if they have given up and move up to the Prime? I'm thinking if I can't root it at all, I may just return it to the store.
and I have read some other threads, and some people saying that they have rooted their B90, is there another rooting method that I'm unaware of?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416362
Go to this link and follow my instructions to update to 8.6.6.19 and then use razorclaw

Where should I put the files (ep101_sdupdate.zip and WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip)? Simply drop them in the internal SD? Have I to create a new folder?

rckhndphil said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416362
Go to this link and follow my instructions to update to 8.6.6.19 and then use razorclaw
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can't open the link above, saying "Invalid thread specified"

zdarkhalo said:
can't open the link above, saying "Invalid thread specified"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20809986
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

i have a b80 rooted with razorclaw...you have to get to 8.6.5.19 for tf101 or 8.6.6.19 for tf101g if you have anyother firmware you wont be able to root with razorclaw. the firmware files are out there. iin your case you will have to update to the 8.6.5.13 first then work your way thru the updates after that to get to .19 im pretty sure thats the only way. correct me if im wrong guys. just dont update ota from asus the 8.6.5.21 update that may be pushed to your device while your updating.

the pose has the file 8.6.6.19, 8.6.6.x is for tf101g, isn't it?

Yes it is, however if you flash it as EP101_SDUPDATE your tab will accept it, then you root with razorclaw, install CWM, then you can flash a custom rom

my tf101 accepted it without renaming - just extracted the zip from within the zip to the root of micro sd card if that makes sense.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium

oh I see, does it mean that after I upgrade to 8.6.5.13 and then to 8.6.6.19, after I root it with razorclaw, I can use CWM to backup the Asus ROM, and than flash a custom ROM, and able to recover to the Asus ROM using CWM shall I need the warranty?

Yes, adding root and the clockwork really opens up quite a few options

[How To] Get back to Stock (Rooted+CWM) ROM from a Custom ROM

I hope this is the right place for this
I was running Revolver 3.11, but decided to return to stock in order to be ready for ICS. What I did is as follows:
Grabbed the .19 ROM (WW, I'm not sure where to get US) from [1] http://www.multiupload.com/X65RBVD2MB
Unzip that file, remove WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip and place it on your MicroSD Card.
Reboot to CWM, flash that zip, when you restart you'll be on .19 - note: Flashing the zip will sit there for a few minutes looking like it is not doing anything - but it is! Don't panic.
After rebooting, use Razorclaw and gnufabio's RecoveryInstaller (Razorclaw is at http://androidroot.mobi/2011/11/14/introducing-razorclaw-v1/, RecoveryInstaller is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180) to Re-root, and re-install CWM.
Download daoists's .23 WW CWM+Root ROM from [2] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334673 then place it on your microSD, reboot to recovery, and flash it.
Then, once you've restarted, get OTA Rootkeeper, run that, and you're good to go for a rooted ICS experience once the ROM drops.
************ just make SURE you remember to extract the WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip from the UpdateLauncher zip or this will not work! **************

Confirming this procedure working coming from Prime 2.1.1 on my European TF101.
Don't worry. It WILL take a long time booting after applying the .23 update. Just let it finish. Grab a coffee or something.

Just an FYI, If you have an issue flashing the WW .19 Update, make sure your CWM is up to date (You can use the version in RecoveryInstaller), or mount /staging manually.

purple.epod said:
I hope this is the right place for this
I was running Revolver 3.11, but decided to return to stock in order to be ready for ICS. What I did is as follows:
Grabbed the .19 ROM (WW, I'm not sure where to get US) from [1] http://www.multiupload.com/X65RBVD2MB
Unzip that file, remove WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip and place it on your MicroSD Card.
Reboot to CWM, flash that zip, when you restart you'll be on .19 - note: Flashing the zip will sit there for a few minutes looking like it is not doing anything - but it is! Don't panic.
After rebooting, use Razorclaw and gnufabio's RecoveryInstaller (Razorclaw is at http://androidroot.mobi/2011/11/14/introducing-razorclaw-v1/, RecoveryInstaller is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346180) to Re-root, and re-install CWM.
Download daoists's .23 WW CWM+Root ROM from [2] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334673 then place it on your microSD, reboot to recovery, and flash it.
Then, once you've restarted, get OTA Rootkeeper, run that, and you're good to go for a rooted ICS experience once the ROM drops.
************ just make SURE you remember to extract the WW_epad-user-8.6.6.19.zip from the UpdateLauncher zip or this will not work! **************
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Confirmed working fine. Thanks dude.
Now wait for the update.

dont forget to wipe all caches, especially dalvik, I wipe thrice and then factory reset before flashing. Btw I have already had to do this to downgrade from 21 to root/flash so this post, while helpful, is not the first tut for this procedure.

easier way is to use the unroot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947

lawonga said:
easier way is to use the unroot method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154947
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I would follow the op method since this unroot method was done before the .23 update that broke root access..you will want to have the modded .23 update that keeps root so you are on the most recent version of honeycomb.

Quacktop said:
Confirmed working fine. Thanks dude.
Now wait for the update.
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But this is for TF101G Right?
There's No way we TF101 can flash this FOTA Update ? or where can i grab 8.6.5.19 ??

SWEATTAIMI said:
But this is for TF101G Right?
There's No way we TF101 can flash this FOTA Update ? or where can i grab 8.6.5.19 ??
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I did this on my TF101. No G. 8.6.6.19 still worked fine, and so did Razorclaw.
Just use the download links in OP and you will be fine.

josteink said:
I did this on my TF101. No G. 8.6.6.19 still worked fine, and so did Razorclaw.
Just use the download links in OP and you will be fine.
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THANK YOU!
Confirmed Working! (P.S The installing the zip took short time tough O___o) and then the loading procedure take's time, but worth it!

With these unroot guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093403
you kan change you SKU to the official of you tabel, Download only the Official update File for you Tabel by Asus. and spend a littel time.
after max 2 minutes, is you tabel unrootet and back to stock rom and sku.
i have a Transformer Slider SL101, and it worked fine. but it ist needed after flash a factory reset.
Code:
- Hold down the minus-volume button (down) when booting
- Wait till the message about cold-boot appears
- Re-press Down to switch the icon from Android to 'WIPE DATA'-icon.
- Press Up and Press Up again to confirm.

BlackStone0 said:
With these unroot guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093403
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This guide is for getting back to stock and keeping your root and CWM, not back to 100% unrooted stock. I'm sure your guide works too, but it is a little bit off topic.
Not everyone have nvflash and for those, when they have root, you better believe they wont let it go easily.

Anyone have the canadian firmware (not sure if its US or CN to be honest - going to go to a staples or something and look on one of the demo tablets )

jpmccarthy said:
Anyone have the canadian firmware (not sure if its US or CN to be honest - going to go to a staples or something and look on one of the demo tablets )
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Iirc someone on IRC said they had a Canadian TF101 unit and that WW worked fine for them. I cannot guarantee this 100% though.

Do you not have to go back to stock recovery (no CWM) in order to be able to flash the ICS OTA when it finally drops?

I am in Canada, we use the WW firmware. Just use the one linked in my post, it'll work fine

martinisadork said:
Do you not have to go back to stock recovery (no CWM) in order to be able to flash the ICS OTA when it finally drops?
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No, you shouldn't have to. I was able to flash the .19 firmware with CWM, though it DOES remove CWM, but RecoveryInstaller (should) put it back afterwards, provided you've kept your root with OTA Rootkeeper.

josteink said:
Iirc someone on IRC said they had a Canadian TF101 unit and that WW worked fine for them. I cannot guarantee this 100% though.
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This was me, it worked just fine

purple.epod said:
I am in Canada, we use the WW firmware. Just use the one linked in my post, it'll work fine
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Great - wasn't sure - I did use WW firmware to go back to .19 (which was WW) but then I could not re-update to .23 via OTA. I had expected that that would happen but didn't. Not a huge deal at the time as I rooted .19, put on CWM and went to Prime 2.1.1 but now starting to think about ICS.

josteink said:
This guide is for getting back to stock and keeping your root and CWM, not back to 100% unrooted stock. I'm sure your guide works too, but it is a little bit off topic.
Not everyone have nvflash and for those, when they have root, you better believe they wont let it go easily.
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no, it does not keep anything, with this guide you going back to stock. it`s unrooted and cwm is going away.

Any root that works on the stock new 9.2.1.24 WW?

Never rooted my TF101.. But now need root to be able to install an important app..
I have searched the web and didnt find any info for the new 9.2.1.24
So is there any working root?
Thanks

If you have a serial number that starts from earlier B70 and below, use BRK's root toolkit.
Do a search here; I've always used this to root my B60 regardless of the firmware version I have.

Where did you find it? At asus website I see us, cn and tw, but no ww.
Today a new .21 showed to de devices, but still no .24 ww.
Sent from my GasusT-I9100 using xda premium

Ffbf said:
Where did you find it? At asus website I see us, cn and tw, but no ww.
Today a new .21 showed to de devices, but still no .24 ww.
Sent from my GasusT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hmm.. I live in Swe.. And got .24
.24 is WW and they written about it in the ota changelog info

Here in France, I got the update late last friday.
I think it'll take some time to get widely distributed.
I'm interested in a rooting solution for my C10 though (never rooted this TF101 before), but I'm not stressed about that.
Nickola

I couldn't use any root exploit when I upgraded to .24. I bricked my device when I accidentally flashed the wrong kernel on my B70 (gotta clean out that MSD Card), so I got lucky when I was able to get into APX and flash .17, root it using ViperMod (using option number 1 for the tf201), then used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, upgraded to .21, used VOTA Rootkeeper again to reestablish root (and then used Titanium Backup to fix, as it indicated there was an error with the folder structure), then upgraded to .24 and again, used VOTA rootkeeper and Titanium backup to fix.

rikou_demon said:
I couldn't use any root exploit when I upgraded to .24. I bricked my device when I accidentally flashed the wrong kernel on my B70 (gotta clean out that MSD Card), so I got lucky when I was able to get into APX and flash .17, root it using ViperMod (using option number 1 for the tf201), then used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, upgraded to .21, used VOTA Rootkeeper again to reestablish root (and then used Titanium Backup to fix, as it indicated there was an error with the folder structure), then upgraded to .24 and again, used VOTA rootkeeper and Titanium backup to fix.
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Waooo that was advanced

Maybe method 3 from here will help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Gesendet von meinem Transformer TF101 mit Tapatalk 2

JohnMcLane said:
Maybe method 3 from here will help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Gesendet von meinem Transformer TF101 mit Tapatalk 2
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Have yoy tested this on the .24?

I used Vipermod to root, Voodoo to protect/restore root and Titanium backup for insurance. Everything worked just fine after .24 upgrade, no issues.
However, there's a noticeable increase in speed. Did anyone else have the same experience with rooted, stock units?

As long as you have CWM can't you just root through that?

cspiby said:
As long as you have CWM can't you just root through that?
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If you can get to CWM your already ROOTED!!!

sandman7793 said:
If you can get to CWM your already ROOTED!!!
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No you're not...

root TF101 ICS 4.0.3 build 9.2.1.24
Hi,
im newbee in android devices.
I have eepad transformer TF101 with SN B60XXXXX
I have actually a 9.2.1.24 build with ICS 4.0.3
and want to know if it is possible to root it.
If is it possible how can i do ?
I installed adb from android sdk i can load adb shell and connect to my device but I don't know if i have to downgrade or if I can root it from this build.
I also avec superuser application but nothing appears on it.
Can someone help me please.
Thank you and sorry for my english this is not my native language.

istuxdev said:
Hi,
im newbee in android devices.
I have eepad transformer TF101 with SN B60XXXXX
I have actually a 9.2.1.24 build with ICS 4.0.3
and want to know if it is possible to root it.
If is it possible how can i do ?
I installed adb from android sdk i can load adb shell and connect to my device but I don't know if i have to downgrade or if I can root it from this build.
I also avec superuser application but nothing appears on it.
Can someone help me please.
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9.2.1.4 can be rooted using the method stated earlier in this thread (see first post of the thread):
JohnMcLane said:
Maybe method 3 from here will help you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
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I followed this method: http://freek.ws/2012/05/07/howto-ro...s-9-4-2-21-without-unlocking-your-bootloader/
worked perfectly!

3kgt said:
Never rooted my TF101.. But now need root to be able to install an important app..
I have searched the web and didnt find any info for the new 9.2.1.24
So is there any working root?
Thanks
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Op update? Have you been able to root?

You can root latest with my PERI tool, or using Nvflash.

I recommend this process Too...
rikou_demon said:
I couldn't use any root exploit when I upgraded to .24. I bricked my device when I accidentally flashed the wrong kernel on my B70 (gotta clean out that MSD Card), so I got lucky when I was able to get into APX and flash .17, root it using ViperMod (using option number 1 for the tf201), then used Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, upgraded to .21, used VOTA Rootkeeper again to reestablish root (and then used Titanium Backup to fix, as it indicated there was an error with the folder structure), then upgraded to .24 and again, used VOTA rootkeeper and Titanium backup to fix.
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This process is the only one that asures a root on .24, been doing it for some friends with TF101 tablets.

you can use peri i think it is the easiest wayn to root

If I have stock, do JB update? (I want root and NVflash in future)

Well, all stuff in title.

LEGOracer69 said:
Well, all stuff in title.
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What software version with your tf700 currently?

4.0.3 (Just bought) Europe

LEGOracer69 said:
4.0.3 (Just bought) Europe
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4.03 can be .26 or .30 which one?(build number)

9.4.5.26

LEGOracer69 said:
9.4.5.26
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OK, if you plan to stay on stock the rest of your life then just do the OTA upgrade, however, if you going to mod your tab, then couple things you have to do first and they are very important as it will be your life saving some day.
1. Root and Unlock your device and install latest CWM (not twrp, this one will not work once you on JB)
2. Use NVflash tool to make a backup of your bootloader (very important, life saving).You can not do this step once you on .30 so you are one of a few very lucky person here.
3. Install Voodoo OTA root keeper to temporary save root and restore root after the upgrade.
3. Do the upgrade to .30 then JB
Following the below link for detail instruction for everything).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212

Thanks, you are saving my life. I will put here issues

Can I install recovery not using ASUS tool??
Should I do root first before ASUS tool unlocking??

No need to use Asus unlock tool if you just want root. If you want to flash cwm, custom rom/kernel, root while in JB, then you do need Asus tool to unlock your device first.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda premium

LEGOracer69 said:
Can I install recovery not using ASUS tool??
Should I do root first before ASUS tool unlocking??
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you do not need to be rooted to unlock.
you do need to be unlocked to install recovery.

How to restore with Nvflash?

I've installed Nvflash and have grabbed the files intended for restore per the instructions. Now I'd like to restore my tablet. I'm on .26 with TRWP installed and am having issues restoring stock recovery. I want to upgrade to .30, then jb. My only known alternative is to use Nvflash. So, can someone point me in the direction of instructions for this process?

devlop said:
I've installed Nvflash and have grabbed the files intended for restore per the instructions. Now I'd like to restore my tablet. I'm on .26 with TRWP installed and am having issues restoring stock recovery. I want to upgrade to .30, then jb. My only known alternative is to use Nvflash. So, can someone point me in the direction of instructions for this process?
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You do have unlocked boot loader right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803343

Yep, unlocked bootloader. The link you provided is what I've been trying to do. Just like the other person at the end of the thread, I get a signature error during boot and my recovery remains custom with TWRP. I'm not sure what the problem is, this is why I am considering nvflash.

devlop said:
Yep, unlocked bootloader. The link you provided is what I've been trying to do. Just like the other person at the end of the thread, I get a signature error during boot and my recovery remains custom with TWRP. I'm not sure what the problem is, this is why I am considering nvflash.
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If it's not working for you, you could try to downgrade to .22. Basically, download full .22 version, extract, renamed and copy to your SDcard then use twrp to flash.
How to downgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30223822&postcount=1
EDIT: On a second note, why you want to restore back to "stock recovery"??

devlop said:
I've installed Nvflash and have grabbed the files intended for restore per the instructions. Now I'd like to restore my tablet. I'm on .26 with TRWP installed and am having issues restoring stock recovery. I want to upgrade to .30, then jb. My only known alternative is to use Nvflash. So, can someone point me in the direction of instructions for this process?
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you don't have to use nvflash for this,just download JB from Asus site and install with TWRP,done.Why you need o complicate your life?

Hmmm, I thought the process for getting to jb was to first upgrade to .30. From what I've searched through, I've only found instructions to upgrade to .30 by means of stock recovery. Is it possible to jump straight to jb from .26?

devlop said:
Hmmm, I thought the process for getting to jb was to first upgrade to .30. From what I've searched through, I've only found instructions to upgrade to .30 by means of stock recovery. Is it possible to jump straight to jb from .26?
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haha, I doubt that anyone here have tried to go directly from .26 to JB, You probably the first if you try. Why don't you twrp to .30 and let the OTA to JB? based on my knowledge, OTA upgrade one version at a time.

Perhaps I have some info wrong. I can install the factory updates with TWRP? I don't need stock recovery?

devlop said:
Perhaps I have some info wrong. I can install the factory updates with TWRP? I don't need stock recovery?
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OK let start over. This is how i would do this:
1. Downloaded .26 from Asus site.
2. Unzip and moved the zipfile inside to root of internal sd card.( /mnt/sdcard)
3. Rebooted, your device should found the update and prompt you to update, flashed the update. You should be back on .26 with stock recovery and unrooted.
4. Reroot and download OTA root keeper to save root. Run root keeper to save root
5. OTA to .30. (if OTA is not working, let me know).

buhohitr said:
OK let start over. This is how i would do this:
1. Downloaded .26 from Asus site.
2. Unzip and moved the zipfile inside to root of internal sd card.( /mnt/sdcard)
3. Rebooted, your device should found the update and prompt you to update, flashed the update. You should be back on .26 with stock recovery and unrooted.
4. Reroot and download OTA root keeper to save root. Run root keeper to save root
5. OTA to .30. (if OTA is not working, let me know).
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I'm already on .26. Should I be downloading .30? Also, even though I have TWRP installed, the tablet should still pick up the fact that there is an update on the memory? Just a side note, I'm unlocked, so ota's will not work for me.

devlop said:
I'm already on .26. Should I be downloading .30? Also, even though I have TWRP installed, the tablet should still pick up the fact that there is an update on the memory? Just a side note, I'm unlocked, so ota's will not work for me.
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Sure if you want to, download .30. Tablet should pick it up, make sure you unzip it first. Yes, you're correct you have to upgrade using manual process. Every methods here on XDA are not 100% work for everyone (you already knew that). But it should work for most ppl.

Great. I appreciate your help. I'm at work, tablet's at home. I'll give this a go tonight and report back.

buhohitr said:
haha, I doubt that anyone here have tried to go directly from .26 to JB, You probably the first if you try. Why don't you twrp to .30 and let the OTA to JB? based on my knowledge, OTA upgrade one version at a time.
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Mate do you actually know what you are saying? The JB firmware from Asus site it's a full rom not just an OTA (incremental) update, this means you can update from any version (do you see any word from Asus saying you must be on. 30 before installing?) because everything will be updated (BL, Kernel, etc) so installing this with TWRP will get you Full Stock JB (yes, you will loose twrp too).

Pretoriano80 said:
Mate do you actually know what you are saying? The JB firmware from Asus site it's a full rom not just an OTA (incremental) update, this means you can update from any version (do you see any word from Asus saying you must be on. 30 before installing?) because everything will be updated (BL, Kernel, etc) so installing this with TWRP will get you Full Stock JB (yes, you will loose twrp too).
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I'm not disagree with you! just saying no one here have tried to go straight before. The only question here is the bootloader between .26 and JB is different and why Asus pre upgrade to .30 before JB? IDK, maybe there is a reason, maybe not. Some how I think they need to prep the bootloader on .30 to be ready for JB? again I don't know.

buhohitr said:
I'm not disagree with you! just saying no one here have tried to go straight before. The only question here is the bootloader between .26 and JB is different and why Asus pre upgrade to .30 before JB? IDK, maybe there is a reason, maybe not. Some how I think they need to prep the bootloader on .30 to be ready for JB? again I don't know.
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My personal opinion on that is that Asus did this because they made a mess by letting people install TF300T Jelly Bean on TF700T (that should never be possible with locked bootloader and official firmware) so they updated the bootloader on .30 update so ppl could downgrade from that tf300t Jelly Bean rom.Maybe i'm wrong,but it does make sense and if i'm not wrong TF700T is the only transformer device that can downgrade from JB to ICS so easily.

Good news, I was able to flash .30 and now jb. I had no idea it was that simple. I thought I had to be back on stock recovery. Thanks for the help guys.

devlop said:
Good news, I was able to flash .30 and now jb. I had no idea it was that simple. I thought I had to be back on stock recovery. Thanks for the help guys.
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Guys you can just install the JB firmware from asus. Unzip, flash that file in twrp and boom straight from .26 to JB with no issues. It even keeps all your data.